Only albino fur seal in zoo takes to the water

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The world’s only albino fur seal in captivity took his first bow in public at a German zoo on Friday, complete with pink nose and flippers.

“The keepers noticed as soon as they went in to see the baby,” Frank Brandstätter, Dortmund Zoo director told The Local.

“At the moment he seems completely healthy, but we will be keeping a careful eye on him as he could develop health problems. Albinism is extremely rare and can be associated with health difficulties,” he said.